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Throughout a commanding display, the English national team clinched another win against Albania, with a number of squad members delivering standout displays during the match.

First-choice Lineup

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested required before the break before tested from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. A sliding challenge on Qazim Laci highlighted sharp anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged against the opposition's primary attacker in Hoxha. Operated through the middle to begin with then shifted wider once a teammate was introduced. 7/10

The defender Pushed up the pitch on the ball, a familiar role before. On occasion was too casual in possession and the experiment abandoned by the interval. 6/10

Dan Burn A constant threat from dead balls, typically, could serve as a replacement to his teammate in the backline as opposed to his partner. One wayward pass later in the match nearly resulted in the first goal from the visitors. Six

Nico O’Reilly One more composed performance by the 20-year-old after his initial appearance versus another side. A teammate did not capitalize on full advantage of an exquisite backheel behind the opposing backline. The left-back spot is his to lose at this stage. Seven

The newcomer A debut start in an England shirt. Slightly loose on the ball however his whipped set-pieces caused problems. An effective tempo-setter available to the manager to have against defensive opponents. Booked for a rash foul. 6

The midfielder Deliveries from dead balls and set-plays caused problems. Was given license to roam on the left only to be in an offside position as the pass came in front of goal. Awarded a merited break after an hour. Six

The star midfielder Functioned in a high spot out wide while also did plenty of defensive duties. Demonstrated flashes of quality but scuffed an effort wide. Substituted in the closing stages by a teammate, his competition, following a yellow card. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s best chance before halftime, his shot smartly stopped from Thomas Strakosha. As Quansah staying deep, he was forced to offer an outlet on the right although his balls from wide areas varied in quality. Taken off with 15 to go. 6

The captain The decisive figure with his two more strikes in an England shirt. His first a typical poacher’s finish and his next a superb header having drifted away from his marker. Now 32, he continues to improve and England stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. 8/10

The attacker Had difficulty to influence play on the left flank. Had a presentable chance when set up from a teammate but Strakosha denied him. His replacement had a greater effect after coming on. 5/10

Replacements

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright connecting well with Kane in a preferred position, Six
• Saka (on for the winger 63) Spurned chances yet his delivery provided the breakthrough, Six
• Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Active after coming on and set up Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery to the far post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable at this level, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to affect things, 6/10